Scroll to Top – Smooth Scroll Up, Back to Top & Reading Progress Bar Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/creative-scroll-to-top-button

Add a customizable Scroll to Top button and Reading Progress Bar. Smooth scroll up, 16+ styles, and mobile responsiveness for better navigation.

0 active installs v1.1.0 PHP 7.4+ WP 5.0+ Updated Feb 10, 2026
back-to-topreading-progress-barscroll-to-topscroll-upsmooth-scroll
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CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
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Safety Verdict

Is Scroll to Top – Smooth Scroll Up, Back to Top & Reading Progress Bar Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Scroll to Top – Smooth Scroll Up, Back to Top & Reading Progress Bar has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 3mo ago
Risk Assessment

The "creative-scroll-to-top-button" plugin v1.1.0 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. There are no identified dangerous functions, SQL injection vulnerabilities (all queries use prepared statements), or unescaped output, which are critical security measures. The plugin also avoids file operations and external HTTP requests, further reducing its attack surface. The presence of a nonce check on its single AJAX handler, though without a capability check, indicates some awareness of basic security practices. The absence of any known CVEs or past vulnerabilities is also a positive indicator, suggesting a history of responsible development or a lack of exploitation. However, the lack of capability checks on the AJAX handler is a notable concern, as it means any authenticated user could potentially trigger this functionality, which might lead to unintended consequences if not carefully implemented. While the overall security is good, this single oversight warrants attention.

Key Concerns

  • Missing capability check on AJAX handler
Vulnerabilities
None known

Scroll to Top – Smooth Scroll Up, Back to Top & Reading Progress Bar Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History

Scroll to Top – Smooth Scroll Up, Back to Top & Reading Progress Bar Release Timeline

v1.1.0Current
v1.0.0
Code Analysis
Analyzed Apr 16, 2026

Scroll to Top – Smooth Scroll Up, Back to Top & Reading Progress Bar Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
0
116 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

100% escaped116 total outputs
Attack Surface

Scroll to Top – Smooth Scroll Up, Back to Top & Reading Progress Bar Attack Surface

Entry Points1
Unprotected0

AJAX Handlers 1

authwp_ajax_creative_scroll_to_top_button_deactivate_feedbackadmin/class-creative-scroll-to-top-button-deactivation-feedback.php:58
WordPress Hooks 10
actioncurrent_screenadmin/class-creative-scroll-to-top-button-deactivation-feedback.php:48
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsadmin/class-creative-scroll-to-top-button-deactivation-feedback.php:53
actionadmin_footeradmin/class-creative-scroll-to-top-button-deactivation-feedback.php:54
actioninitcreative-scroll-to-top-button.php:31
actionwp_enqueue_scriptscreative-scroll-to-top-button.php:32
actionwp_footercreative-scroll-to-top-button.php:33
actionadmin_menucreative-scroll-to-top-button.php:34
actionadmin_initcreative-scroll-to-top-button.php:35
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptscreative-scroll-to-top-button.php:36
actionadmin_noticescreative-scroll-to-top-button.php:608
Maintenance & Trust

Scroll to Top – Smooth Scroll Up, Back to Top & Reading Progress Bar Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.4
Last updatedFeb 10, 2026
PHP min version7.4
Downloads361

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings1
Active installs0
Developer Profile

Scroll to Top – Smooth Scroll Up, Back to Top & Reading Progress Bar Developer Profile

Jose Varghese

11 plugins · 3K total installs

94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Scroll to Top – Smooth Scroll Up, Back to Top & Reading Progress Bar

Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/creative-scroll-to-top-button/assets/css/creative-scroll-to-top-button.css/wp-content/plugins/creative-scroll-to-top-button/assets/js/creative-scroll-to-top-button.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/creative-scroll-to-top-button/assets/js/creative-scroll-to-top-button.js
Version Parameters
creative-scroll-to-top-button/assets/css/creative-scroll-to-top-button.css?ver=creative-scroll-to-top-button/assets/js/creative-scroll-to-top-button.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
creative-scroll-to-top-button-containercreative-scroll-to-top-button-progress-bar
Data Attributes
data-styledata-positiondata-enable-progress-bar
JS Globals
creativeScrollToTopButton
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Scroll to Top – Smooth Scroll Up, Back to Top & Reading Progress Bar